Cozy Experimental Aircraft Project

Adjusted fit of temporary firewall (left side) to ensure the longerons and stringer pass through the pre-cut holes in the firewall.

Checking the fit of F-22 bulkhead at the front of the Cozy fuselage sides. I drilled nail holes in the four spots shown to temporarily secure F-22 and the fuselage sides together for fitting.

The COZY fuel sight gauges with LED back light arrived today ! These gauges were made by Vance Atkinson. I purchased them from someone in the US who is no longer building.

I placed the fuselage sides upside down at the approximate width apart and confirmed that the top longerons are level. I noticed a few gaps between the top longerons and the fiberglass so I filled them with flox. Shop temperature was 74 deg F and the humidity was 49%. 32g resin was mixed with 12g …

Cozy Update – May 22, 2016 Read More »

I spent a few hours cleaning up the workshop this afternoon in preparation for Fuselage Assembly. The Fuselage Assembly process will consist of assembling the sides and the bulkheads together and then constructing the bottom of the aircraft and attaching it to the structure as well.